Author: Life Backwards

A simple girl living a life found only after living life as someone else wanted. Discovering the life I was meant to live, a happiness I could only find for myself and the amazing path I am exploring. Welcome to the middle of my journey.

Found a little quote that spoke to me today... If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tsu This was meaningful because I totally understood the first sentence, I was … Continue reading Living in the Present to Find Peace→

What is identity really? I think I struggle with the identity I have portrayed with those that I know, and those that think they know me through social media. Ha! the crux of social media, am I really that person? Are you really who you display that you are? What if staying true to ones … Continue reading Illusion of identity→

Some time ago I read an article about helping someone through the death of a loved one. Not the first article I've read on this subject as it is sensitive to find the right thing to say so I am often drawn to others thoughts on this subject. This particular article stuck with me some … Continue reading You Are Already Deeply Loved→

Today and for the next few days my soul is being fed. The smell of the mountains, the sound of water, the wind in the forest, the laughter of new friendships. What a joyous place to be where all senses come together, a place I thought might be lost, a place of happy memories still … Continue reading It’s Raining Leaves→

Random thoughts on noise and shoes. Yes, this is related. I am a moving mediator and I enjoy noise on my morning runs or bike rides but I don't like headphones. Music has a purpose indoors... in a gym... on a treadmill... where it is really boring to spend an hour running and motivation is … Continue reading Shoe Noise→

I’m an astrology junkie. I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of the planets being of life influence. In recent months while reflecting on the significant loss in my life the past year I turned to it for some guidance and found a few resources that held some profound information yet are quick to acknowledge … Continue reading Paths of Opportunity (And Way Too Many Questions)→

Gratefulness comes to you when you least expect it, and sometimes it makes you wonder how you were so lucky to have avoided something that could have made a simple day much more eventful. This happened a few weeks ago but it has stuck with me as a small turning point in reminding me that … Continue reading Turning Point of Gratefulness→